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Dr. Judith Briles
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Dr. Judith Briles is a publishing & book marketing expert. She’s the author of 48 books earning over 55 book awards & Amazon bestseller status. She works with authors in creating books that shout out “pick-me-up” via quality, content, and storytelling.
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Well this day disappears or is celebrated? It's National Handwriting Day ... a topic that very few schools teach today. Color me sad.

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#NationalHandwritingDay #HandwritingMatters #SaveHandwriting #WritingSkills #PenAndPaper
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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It’s January … Book Blitz Month
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
― Lemony Snicket

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#BookBlitzMonth #JanuaryReads #BookLovers #ReadingQuotes #LemonySnicket
January 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Instagram Power Strategies for #Authors. New podcast via @JulesMarieHikes @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles. bit.ly/BookPublishi... youtu.be/cl4q7KjtfMs #bookmarketing #publishing #selfpub #authorsuccess #InstagramforAuthors #AuthorMarketing
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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The Authors Hall of Fame is looking for unpublished authors in #Colorado. Five will be awarded $2,000 scholarships via @COGreatAuthors.

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#writingcommunity #amwriting #selfpublishing #authors #ColoradoAuthors #ColoradoWriters
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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If you are a brownie lover, this day may be for you. It's National Blonde Brownie Day - make yours with lots of light brown sugar.

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#BrownieLover #BlondeBrownies #BakingFun #SweetTreats #DessertTime
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Author Success for 2026 includes creating press releases. Register NOW for Press Release Planning Workshop on FEB 6 via @AuthorYouBooks @MyBookShepherd.

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#authorsuccess #publishing #writingcommunity #PressRelease #PublishingTips #BookMarketing
January 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Google is keeping your readers.
SEO is dying. Authors must adapt—now!

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#Authors #BookTok #BookMarketing #AIOptimization #GoogleGemini
January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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The Aspiring Authors Scholarship is giving 5 unpublished #Colorado writers the support they need to finally write their book.

Apply now before spots fill → bit.ly/AuthorSchola...

Tag a Colorado writer who needs this 👇
#ColoradoWriting #ColoradoCreatives #COAuthors #AspiringWriters #ColoradoLife
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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What a great day - it's National Hugging Day ... today, show you care, love and want to celebrate. How cool is that?

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#NationalHuggingDay #HuggingDay #SpreadLove #ShowYouCare #CelebrateLove
January 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Looking for your go-to guide for stress-free, WOW-worthy meals? Simple. Comforting. Essential.

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#CookingWithJudith #HomeCookingMadeEasy #ComfortFood #CookbookMustHave #FoodThatWorks
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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It’s January — Book Blitz Month
“Literature is my Utopia.” — Helen Keller

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#BookBlitz #JanuaryReads #LiteratureLovers #BookCommunity #ReadingGoals
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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In this podcast from The Google Monster, John Kremer & Judith Briles reveal why optimizing your bios, book listings, Amazon pages, Goodreads, and podcast profiles is no longer optional—it’s survival.

Full Episode:
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January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Grandkids remind me that today is a special day ... at least to millions of kids. It's Penguin Awareness Day, and they are members of Disney's Penguin Club.

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#PenguinAwarenessDay #PenguinClub #PenguinLove #DisneyPenguinClub #Grandkids
January 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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“A young woman’s courage faces dangerous secrets… #Nichol’s story begins.”

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#HistoricalFiction #BookTok #TheSecretRise #BookRecommendations #AdventureAndSecrets #Bookish
January 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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It’s January … Book Blitz Month
“Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.” - Louisa May Alcott

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#BookBlitz #JanuaryReads #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #BookRecommendations #LouisaMayAlcott
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Is Google helping you—or hiding you?
Judith Briles & John Kremer reveal why your bio, links, and contact info are critical to staying visible and bookable.

Full Episode:
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#AuthorPlatform
#PublishingAdvice
#YouTubeForAuthors
#PodcastTips
#ContentMarketing
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Calling all unpublished authors in #Colorado. Apply now for the Aspiring Authors Scholarship. 5 will be awarded via @COGreatAuthors.

Details: bit.ly/AuthorSchola...
#writingcommunity #amwriting #selfpublishing #authors
January 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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If you rely on Google to sell books, watch this.

John Kremer reveals how Google Gemini & AI Optimization (AIO) are crushing website traffic (70–80% drops!) and what authors must do now to stay visible.

Full Episode:
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#Authors #BookMarketing
January 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Calling all writers. New Scholarships will be awarded for aspiring authors living in @Colorado. If you are unpublished, check it out: 5 will be awarded via @COGreatAuthors.

Details: bit.ly/AuthorSchola...
#writingcommunity #Colorado #amwriting #selfpublishing #authors
January 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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It’s January … Book Blitz Month

Books let you travel …
That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet. -Jhumpa Lahiri.

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#BookBlitz #ReadingJourney #BookLovers #JanuaryReads #BookCommunity
January 15, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Is your book ready? Learn how to pivot from SEO to AIO (AI Optimization) and keep your books discoverable in the age of Gemini.

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#AuthorLife #BookMarketing #AIO #GoogleMonster #WritingCommunity #SelfPublishing
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Are you a #Colorado aspiring author? And haven’t published yet? Apply now for the Aspiring Author $2,000 scholarship and mentor program. 5 will be awarded via @COGreatAuthors.

Details: bit.ly/AuthorSchola...
#writingcommunity #Colorado #amwriting #selfpublishing #authors
January 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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It's time to display and strut out your favorite headgear ... celebrate National Hat Day.

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#NationalHatDay #HatLovers #HeadgearStyle #HatFashion #HatCollection
January 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Uploading your videos through Substack? ⚠️ Don’t skip this critical YouTube setting.

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#BookMarketing
#AuthorTube
#YouTubeForAuthors
#BookPromotion
#PublishingTips
#AuthorMarketing
January 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Tips for Authors to Spice Up Media Tab on Website. Spruce up your Media tab on your website with Fun Facts about you. They can be fun, ahas, even OMGs! It will build your Fans and Followers. Read more... thebookshepherd.com/spiceupmedia... #website #PR #author #bookmarketing #publishing
Tips for Authors to Spice Up Media Tab on Website
Spruce up your Media tab on your website with Fun Facts about you. They can be fun, ahas, even OMGs! It will build your Fans and Followers.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM